Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Gwent
Looking for edging jobs in Gwent? Start with a guide price, then a survey that turns it into a fixed, written specification.
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Gwent?
Rates in Gwent follow Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Kerb or block-paved edging | £24–£52 per metre |
Towns we cover in Gwent
- Newport, Gwent
- Cwmbran
- Pontypool
- Ebbw Vale
- Risca
- Blackwood
- Brynmawr
- Tredegar
- Abergavenny
- Chepstow
- Abertillery
- Monmouth
- Caldicot
Postcode areas: CF, GL, NP.
What is included?
Edge restraint is a solid line of kerbs, blocks or setts bedded and haunched in concrete along the sides of a tarmac surface, so the material cannot spread sideways or break away when wheels run near the edge.
- Line and level set out
- Trench dug for the kerb and its concrete bed
- Kerbs, blocks or setts bedded on concrete
- Concrete haunch on the back of the edge
- Tarmac finished tight to the edge
- Drop kerbs or flush details at gates and lawns
Rules in Gwent
Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In Wales, new front hardstanding should be porous or drain to a permeable area within the property, and work covering 100 m² or more with drainage effects usually needs SAB approval first.
How it is built
Edging and kerbs for tarmac in Gwent: questions
How much does tarmac driveway edging cost in Gwent?
As a 2026 guide, about £24–£52 per metre inc VAT in Gwent. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Gwent do you cover?
Newport, Gwent, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale, Risca, Blackwood, Brynmawr, Tredegar and more.
How long does tarmac driveway edging take?
Usually part of the main build.
Can you add a border to my existing drive?
Often, by cutting a strip back from the edge and setting new blocks or setts on concrete. It also repairs a crumbling edge at the same time.
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Get a written tarmac quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED